Alumni Spotlights

What does a modern engineer look like in 2024? Darren started his tech career in 2006 but took time off in 2012 to raise children. When he was ready to re-enter the tech job market, he knew he needed to elevate his skill set. He chose Codesmith to become a modern software engineer and stand out in a competiti...

For over 20 years, Daniel Barzman has taken senior-level roles in compliance at many large healthcare companies. With the increased threat of cyber attacks on major companies in the last decade, Daniel realized the importance of cybersecurity professionals and sought a cybersecurity bootcamp to understand the foundation. Find out what it’s like to work as a Chief Compliance Officer, and how the...

Ivan Connors had a background in criminal justice when he enrolled in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs to direct his career into digital security. Now a Digital Evidence Technician for the Calgary Police Service, Ivan explains what a typical day looked like in the bootcamp, the cybersecurity certifications Lighthouse Labs prepares students for, and what it took to land his first cyb...

Asheville-based musician Lee Dyer’s coding journey began by building his own songwriting website. When his self-taught technical skills hit a ceiling, he realized he needed structured guidance and support, so he enrolled in the part-time Software Engineering Bootcamp at...

Madison Wiebe loved the research, analysis, and experimentation involved in her neurobiology degree, but she realized that to effectively use data she would need to learn to code. After some research, Madison landed on the Data Analytics Bootcamp from Lighthouse Labs, thanks to their self-paced learning style and lifelong career support that would nurture a robust career path. Now a Python Devel...

Flatiron School’s Hackonomics hackathon asked participating teams of bootcamp alumni to create personal finance applications that leveraged AI. We caught up with three members of the winning hackathon team,...

When Kevin Nichols couldn’t progress further working in outdoor retail, he decided to pivot his career into tech. He chose Springboard for their 10-month...

Tyrus Skipper got an associate degree in computer programming with the hopes of starting a tech career. After realizing quality assurance (QA) was his true passion, Tyrus hustled to gain on-the-job QA experience but struggled to climb the tech career ladder. By enrolling in...

With the recent turbulent tech job market, are bootcamp graduates from Tech Elevator still getting hired? The short answer is yes! We caught up with Kevin Apolinario and Joel Salas, both recent graduates of Tech Elevator who have launched software engineering careers at Travelers...

In a recent Hackathon, App Academy alumni from different cohorts faced off in a competition to make the best application for real-world clients. Ashkaun (Ash) Iranfar,...

What does it take to stand out in today’s competitive tech job market? We caught up with recent Codesmith graduate Parker Steinberg for his insights on what hiring managers are actually looking for in new tech hires. Find out how Parker navigated the current tech job market and landed a software engineering p...

Capstone projects are one cornerstone of a reputable, immersive technical bootcamp; oftentimes, students take the opportunity to get creative and build something they’re passionate about. We recently tuned into the Global Final Project Showcase at Flatiron School, and were particularly impressed with three...

When he left the Marines, Kody Low knew he wanted to work in Bitcoin as a developer. He pursued a Master’s degree in computer science, but took a pause to get more hands-on experience. By enrolling in the Software Engineering Bootcamp at...

Mikiko Bazeley searched for a data science bootcamp that would allow her to continue working while she leveled up her career – that search led her to Springboard! Find out how Springboard’s curriculum, flexible scheduling, meaningful mentorshi...

Wendy, a graduate of BrainStation’s Data Analytics bootcamp, wrote a Verified review of her bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,500 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course...

Valerie Dubach hit a wall with her job cleaning houses and was looking to start a rewarding career without a college degree. She learned about coding bootcamps and landed on...

Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. Jason Klundt was struggling to find a career he was passionate about when he learned about the UX Design bootcamp at General...

Kennith Lowy grew up with the evolution of the internet and had experience in networking when he started looking for a way to upskill in cybersecurity. He chose the full-time Cybersecurity Bootcamp at...

After his service in the US Army, Christian Govero sought work-life balance, flexibility, and affordability when he chose to learn software engineering at Sabio. He attended in-person at their Downtown Los Angeles location and was instantly connected to a vibrant community network of alumni. Even though Chris started...

College student Gabrielle Oler was beginning a career in early childhood education, but already realized she needed more financial stability, job security, and industry growth. After hearing about the opportunities in cybersecurity, Gabrielle was sold on Springboard for their a...